As long as diabetes continues to have such a severe impact on the lives and health of nearly 24 million Americans, it is vital that Congress extend the Special Diabetes Programs.
The FIT Kids Act can make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes by encouraging public schools to offer enough high-quality physical education.
Jeremiah was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007. Now a huge portion of his monthly income goes to paying for his diabetes prescriptions and supplies. Because Jeremiah has no insurance, he’s also had to delay treatment and care because of cost. A small business owner, he’s tried to get insurance coverage for himself and his employees, but “it was going to be over $2,000 a month, and the coverage wasn’t even going to cover my diabetes, or kick in for a year.” Jeremiah hopes legislators realize that everyone should have access to health care. “I’m not asking for the best care in the world, but just something.” Read more and learn how you can help
Jeremiah was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007. Now a huge portion of his monthly income goes to paying for his diabetes prescriptions and supplies. Because Jeremiah has no insurance, he’s also had to delay treatment and care because of cost. A small business owner, he’s tried to get insurance coverage for himself and his employees, but “it was going to be over $2,000 a month, and the coverage wasn’t even going to cover my diabetes, or kick in for a year.” Jeremiah hopes legislators realize that everyone should have access to health care. “I’m not asking for the best care in the world, but just something.” 
